Ara seems perfect to everyone around her. She is smart, cheerful, and always willing to help. To her classmates, it looks like life comes easy for her. But behind her smile, Ara hides a pain no one sees. At home, she faces bullying and abuse, but she chooses to stay silent, carrying the weight on her own.
Chenle is the school's golden boy, full of charm and energy. Everyone is drawn to him, but he is more than what people see on the surface. He has his own struggles, yet he notices Ara's pain when no one else does. Unlike others, he sees past her smile. He tries to help her in quiet ways, never pushing too hard, but Ara is afraid of letting anyone in. She pushes him away, worried that sharing her truth will only make things worse.
As time passes, Ara's struggles grow heavier, and her silence begins to trap her. She is left with a choice: to keep suffering alone or to take the risk of opening up.
Chenle stays close, patient and steady. He doesn't give up on her, even when she resists. His support may be the key to helping Ara see that she doesn't have to carry everything by herself.
Will Ara learn to trust him and finally accept the care she has long been denied? Or will her silence keep her locked in the shadows?
Notes:-
- This is a work of fiction.
- All characters and events are completely made up.
- This is my first story, so it may not be perfect. I welcome kind and constructive feedback.
- Any resemblance to real people or other works is purely a coincidence.
- Please do not copy, repost, or use my content without permission.
- I do not own any of the idols mentioned.
